Hi Everyone :-)

Max Brew · Feb 28, 2019

Just recently returned to homebrewing (since retirement now have more time!), only brew from modded kits at the mo. All done using Richies Simply beers as the base. Find these very consistant quality,reliable yeast etc. and so easy to tweak into something more "special".Anyone agree or suggest a better and equally competative priced alternative ? aunsure....

terrym · Feb 28, 2019

Welcome to the forum.
For kits I tend to stay with a few from Coopers range to play with. I usually avoid 1.5kg kits. Others have their favourites.
Otherwise kit reviews here
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/beer-kit-reviews-a-z.77650/
You might find this useful too if you haven't been there yet
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/simple-kit-plus-mini-mash-method-to-improve-a-kit.52938/

stz · Feb 28, 2019

I was about the be an all grain snob until I saw they are a tenner. A tenner! I mean .. You'd probably get change out of four quid in grain and you'd not be pushing the boat out with hops and yeast, but yeah ... wow a tenner!

Max Brew · Feb 28, 2019

terrym said:
Welcome to the forum.
For kits I tend to stay with a few from Coopers range to play with. I usually avoid 1.5kg kits. Others have their favourites.
Otherwise kit reviews here
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/beer-kit-reviews-a-z.77650/
You might find this useful too if you haven't been there yet
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/simple-kit-plus-mini-mash-method-to-improve-a-kit.52938/

Yes thanks! had already viewed the A-Z before I joined, was suprised to only see the simply bitter reviewed. Looks like I may have to post reviews on the others in the range myself! the simply are 1.8kg what are the coopers?

terrym · Feb 28, 2019

It seems there are Simply kit reviews but they are in the higher level section
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/forums/beer-kits-brewing-equipment-reviews.37/
I found the Pale Ale, Brown and Mild in the first few pages. There may be others.
Coopers are 1.7kg.